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<p>Arun Yogiraj, the celebrated Indian sculptor known for carving the Ram Lalla idol installed at the newly constructed grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been denied a US visa, it emerged on Wednesday (August 14).</p>

<p>Yogiraj was scheduled to attend the 12th AKKA World Kannada Conference (WKC 2024) in Virginia, scheduled to be held between&nbsp;August 30 and&nbsp;September 1.</p>

<p>Yogiraj had received a formal invitation to the conference. The invitation letter praised his work, and stated:&nbsp;"Your remarkable contributions to the field of sculpture have caught our attention, and we believe that your artistic vision would greatly enrich our conference. Your work embodies the spirit of creativity and innovation, qualities that align perfectly with the objectives of our event."</p>

<p>Yogiraj’s family expressed&nbsp;surprise at the visa denial by the US authorities, as his wife, Vijeta, had previously travelled to the US without any issues. The family told media publications that the sole purpose of their trip was to attend the conference, after which they planned to return to India.</p>

<p>"I don’t know any reasons why it was denied, but we have submitted all the documents related to the visa," Yogiraj said.</p>

<p>Yogiraj's artistic journey began at a young age as he was&nbsp;inspired by his father and grandfather, both of whom were renowned sculptors.</p>

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<p>After a brief stint in the corporate world, he returned to his passion for sculpting in 2008. In addition to the Ram Lalla idol, his notable works include a 30-foot statue of Subhash Chandra Bose near India Gate, a 12-foot sculpture of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath, and a 21-foot Hanuman statue in Mysore.</p>

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<p>The AKKA World Kannada Conference is a biennial event that brings together the Kannada-speaking diaspora from North America and around the world. It aims to celebrate the community's achievements while preserving the Kannada language and culture for future generations. Previous conferences have been held in major cities such as Houston, Washington D.C., and Dallas.</p>


Arun Yogiraj, the celebrated Indian sculptor known for carving the Ram Lalla idol installed at the newly constructed grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been denied a US visa, it emerged on Wednesday (August 14).

Arun Yogiraj, the celebrated Indian sculptor known for carving the Ram Lalla idol installed at the newly constructed grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been denied a US visa, it emerged on Wednesday (August 14). Yogiraj was scheduled to attend the 12th AKKA World Kannada Conference (WKC 2024) in Virginia, scheduled to be held between August 30 and September 1. Yogiraj had received a formal invitation to the conference. The invitation letter praised his work, and stated: "Your remarkable contributions to the field of sculpture have caught our attention, and we believe that your artistic vision would greatly enrich our conference. Your work embodies the spirit of creativity and innovation, qualities that align perfectly with the objectives of our event." Yogiraj’s family expressed surprise at the visa denial by the US authorities, as his wife, Vijeta, had previously travelled to the US without any issues. The family told media publications that the sole purpose of their trip was to attend the conference, after which they planned to return to India. "I don’t know any reasons why it was denied, but we have submitted all the documents related to the visa," Yogiraj said. Yogiraj's artistic journey began at a young age as he was inspired by his father and grandfather, both of whom were renowned sculptors. Also watch | Arun Yogiraj speaks about inspiration behind idol of Lord Ram × After a brief stint in the corporate world, he returned to his passion for sculpting in 2008. In addition to the Ram Lalla idol, his notable works include a 30-foot statue of Subhash Chandra Bose near India Gate, a 12-foot sculpture of Adi Shankaracharya in Kedarnath, and a 21-foot Hanuman statue in Mysore. Also read | Ram Lalla's eyes were sculpted in just 20 minutes, Arun Yogiraj tells WION The AKKA World Kannada Conference is a biennial event that brings together the Kannada-speaking diaspora from North America and around the world. It aims to celebrate the community's achievements while preserving the Kannada language and culture for future generations. Previous conferences have been held in major cities such as Houston, Washington D.C., and Dallas.

Ram Lalla sculptor Arun Yogiraj denied US visa for World Kannada Conference

<p>India's President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Wednesday (August 14) on the eve of the 78th Independence&nbsp;Day. "Modi government has taken numerous initiatives for the welfare of SC, ST, and marginalised sections. Social justice is top priority of Modi government," President Murmu said.</p>

<p>The president was&nbsp;scheduled to confer the&nbsp;gallantry and service medals to personnel from the police and other security and combat forces on August 14, including a President’s Medal for Gallantry (PMG) and 213 Medals for Gallantry (GM).</p>

<h2><strong>President Droupadi Murmu's I-Day eve address: Top points</strong></h2>

<p>1. President Murmu recalled the horrors of the Partition today on August 14. "Lakhs had to migrate forcibly and lose lives during this period. We stand united with them today who were forcibly separated from their loved ones," the president said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>2. President Murmu, in a poignant reflection of her origins as a tribal, referred to freedom fighter Birsa Munda as 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda'. "All sections of society participated in this national movement. Tilka Majhi, Birsa Munda were some who belonged to the tribal community whose efforts in this struggle are being recognised and appreciated now," President Murmu said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>3. "Indians participate in this celebrations of freedom in our country and abroad. Children take part in cultural activities and. When we hear kids talk about victories we can hear and reminisce about the deeds of those who contributed towards the Indian freedom struggle through them," President Murmu said.</p>

<p>4. "The celebration of Independence with 140 crore Indians expresses our joy to be a part of this nation. We celebrate this with other citizens as relatives of this family which is our nation."</p>

<p>5. President Murmu also reflected on India's performance in the world of sports. "The world of sports is another arena in which the country has made great progress in the last decade. The Government has rightly prioritised the development of sports infrastructure, and it is showing results. The Indian contingent put up its best efforts in the recently concluded Paris Olympic Games. I appreciate the dedication and hard work of the players. They have inspired the youth," she said.</p>

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<p>6. President Murmu also addressed the state of the Indian economy. "From 2021 to 2024, India has been among the fastest growing major economies, with an average growth rate of 8 percent annually. This has not only put more money in the hands of people, it has also drastically reduced the number of people living below the poverty line," she said. "It is a matter of pride for all that India has become the fifth largest economy in the world, and we are also poised to become one of the top three economies soon. This has been made possible only by tireless hard work of farmers and workers, by the farsightedness of planners and wealth-creators, and by the visionary leadership," President Murmu&nbsp;added.</p>

<p>7. President Murmu reflected on India's presidency of G20 nations and added that after the successful completion of its G-20 presidency, "India has consolidated its role as the voice of the Global South. India intends to use its influential position to expand the scope of world peace and prosperity," she said.</p>

<p>8. President Murmu called for "affirmative action" as an instrument of inclusion of all social groups in the national fabric. "The spirit of inclusion pervades every aspect of our social life. We move together as a cohesive nation with our diversity and plurality. Affirmative action must be strengthened as an instrument of inclusion. I firmly believe that in a vast country like ours, tendencies that stoke discord based upon perceived social hierarchies have to be rejected," she said.</p>


India's President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Wednesday (August 14) on the eve of the 78th Independence Day. "Modi government has taken numerous initiatives for the welfare of SC, ST, and marginalised sections.

India's President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Wednesday (August 14) on the eve of the 78th Independence Day. "Modi government has taken numerous initiatives for the welfare of SC, ST, and marginalised sections. Social justice is top priority of Modi government," President Murmu said. The president was scheduled to confer the gallantry and service medals to personnel from the police and other security and combat forces on August 14, including a President’s Medal for Gallantry (PMG) and 213 Medals for Gallantry (GM). President Droupadi Murmu's I-Day eve address: Top points 1. President Murmu recalled the horrors of the Partition today on August 14. "Lakhs had to migrate forcibly and lose lives during this period. We stand united with them today who were forcibly separated from their loved ones," the president said. Also read | Etched in the history of India, how partition in 1947 left permanent scars on Punjab 2. President Murmu, in a poignant reflection of her origins as a tribal, referred to freedom fighter Birsa Munda as 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda'. "All sections of society participated in this national movement. Tilka Majhi, Birsa Munda were some who belonged to the tribal community whose efforts in this struggle are being recognised and appreciated now," President Murmu said. 3. "Indians participate in this celebrations of freedom in our country and abroad. Children take part in cultural activities and. When we hear kids talk about victories we can hear and reminisce about the deeds of those who contributed towards the Indian freedom struggle through them," President Murmu said. 4. "The celebration of Independence with 140 crore Indians expresses our joy to be a part of this nation. We celebrate this with other citizens as relatives of this family which is our nation." 5. President Murmu also reflected on India's performance in the world of sports. "The world of sports is another arena in which the country has made great progress in the last decade. The Government has rightly prioritised the development of sports infrastructure, and it is showing results. The Indian contingent put up its best efforts in the recently concluded Paris Olympic Games. I appreciate the dedication and hard work of the players. They have inspired the youth," she said. President Droupadi Murmu met the Indian Contingent of the Paris Olympics 2024 at Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President congratulated the players for their excellent efforts and great performance; and said that they are a source of inspiration for all the youth of… pic.twitter.com/iUequ3kd8y — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 14, 2024 × 6. President Murmu also addressed the state of the Indian economy. "From 2021 to 2024, India has been among the fastest growing major economies, with an average growth rate of 8 percent annually. This has not only put more money in the hands of people, it has also drastically reduced the number of people living below the poverty line," she said. "It is a matter of pride for all that India has become the fifth largest economy in the world, and we are also poised to become one of the top three economies soon. This has been made possible only by tireless hard work of farmers and workers, by the farsightedness of planners and wealth-creators, and by the visionary leadership," President Murmu added. 7. President Murmu reflected on India's presidency of G20 nations and added that after the successful completion of its G-20 presidency, "India has consolidated its role as the voice of the Global South. India intends to use its influential position to expand the scope of world peace and prosperity," she said. 8. President Murmu called for "affirmative action" as an instrument of inclusion of all social groups in the national fabric. "The spirit of inclusion pervades every aspect of our social life. We move together as a cohesive nation with our diversity and plurality. Affirmative action must be strengthened as an instrument of inclusion. I firmly believe that in a vast country like ours, tendencies that stoke discord based upon perceived social hierarchies have to be rejected," she said.

President Murmu recalls horrors of partition, says social justice top priority of Modi government

<p>M&amp;M's and Snickers maker Mars said Wednesday that it would acquire snack food business Kellanova, marking a multibillion dollar agreement set to result in a new industry giant.</p>

<p>The all-cash transaction would value Kellanova -- which is behind snacks such as Pringles and Pop-Tarts -- at $35.9 billion, including debt.</p>

<p>"In welcoming Kellanova's portfolio of growing global brands, we have a substantial opportunity for Mars to further develop a sustainable snacking business that is fit for the future," said Mars chief executive Poul Weihrauch in a statement.</p>

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<p>The announcement comes at a time when consumers feel the squeeze from rising costs of living, putting pressure on companies to rein in their price hikes.</p>

<p>The move could, however, attract scrutiny from US regulators who have taken a tough stance on consolidations.</p>

<p>The acquisition for $83.50 per share in cash "accelerates ambition to double Mars Snacking in the next decade, in alignment with global consumer demand trends," Mars said.</p>

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<p>This would bring two new billion-dollar brands, Pringles and Cheez-It, into its business.</p>

<p>Already, the company said it has 15 billion-dollar brands.</p>

<p>"Snacking is a large, attractive and durable category that continues to grow in importance with consumers," Mars added.</p>

<p>Kellanova had net sales in 2023 of around $13 billion, and it is present in 180 markets with some 23,000 employees.</p>

<p>Shares of Kellanova were up by 7.3 per cent in US pre-market trading.</p>

<p>The Mars statement added that most of Kellanova's snack brands outperform competitors, especially among Gen Z and millennial buyers.</p>

<p>The combined portfolio would also be suited to meet demand in fast-growing markets such as Africa and Latin America, given their supply chains and local operations, the company said.</p>

<p>The plan, according to Mars, is to grow Kellanova's brands further.</p>

<p>The deal, which is anticipated to close in the first half of 2025, will need the green light from Kellanova shareholders and also require regulatory approvals.</p>

<p>Mars plans to fully finance the acquisition via a combination of cash-on-hand and new debt, it said, adding that commitments have been secured.</p>

<p>Family-owned business Mars said it employs about 150,000 workers and has over $50 billion in annual sales.</p>

<p>Besides snacking and food products, the company is also involved in the pet care sector.</p>

<p>In 2022, Mars said it reached a deal to buy whole-fruit snacking brand Tru Fru. And two years before that, it announced its acquisition of Kind North America -- which specialises in healthier snacks.</p>

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M&M's and Snickers maker Mars said Wednesday that it would acquire snack food business Kellanova, marking a multibillion dollar agreement set to result in a new industry giant.

M&M's and Snickers maker Mars said Wednesday that it would acquire snack food business Kellanova, marking a multibillion dollar agreement set to result in a new industry giant. The all-cash transaction would value Kellanova -- which is behind snacks such as Pringles and Pop-Tarts -- at $35.9 billion, including debt. "In welcoming Kellanova's portfolio of growing global brands, we have a substantial opportunity for Mars to further develop a sustainable snacking business that is fit for the future," said Mars chief executive Poul Weihrauch in a statement. Also watch | Aid ship carrying food supplies from World Central Kitchen charity reaches Gaza coast × The announcement comes at a time when consumers feel the squeeze from rising costs of living, putting pressure on companies to rein in their price hikes. The move could, however, attract scrutiny from US regulators who have taken a tough stance on consolidations. The acquisition for $83.50 per share in cash "accelerates ambition to double Mars Snacking in the next decade, in alignment with global consumer demand trends," Mars said. Also read | Keto-friendly artificial sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke This would bring two new billion-dollar brands, Pringles and Cheez-It, into its business. Already, the company said it has 15 billion-dollar brands. "Snacking is a large, attractive and durable category that continues to grow in importance with consumers," Mars added. Kellanova had net sales in 2023 of around $13 billion, and it is present in 180 markets with some 23,000 employees. Shares of Kellanova were up by 7.3 per cent in US pre-market trading. The Mars statement added that most of Kellanova's snack brands outperform competitors, especially among Gen Z and millennial buyers. The combined portfolio would also be suited to meet demand in fast-growing markets such as Africa and Latin America, given their supply chains and local operations, the company said. The plan, according to Mars, is to grow Kellanova's brands further. The deal, which is anticipated to close in the first half of 2025, will need the green light from Kellanova shareholders and also require regulatory approvals. Mars plans to fully finance the acquisition via a combination of cash-on-hand and new debt, it said, adding that commitments have been secured. Family-owned business Mars said it employs about 150,000 workers and has over $50 billion in annual sales. Besides snacking and food products, the company is also involved in the pet care sector. In 2022, Mars said it reached a deal to buy whole-fruit snacking brand Tru Fru. And two years before that, it announced its acquisition of Kind North America -- which specialises in healthier snacks. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Mars to acquire Pringles maker Kellanova for nearly $36 billion

<p>Starbucks on Tuesday (August 13) replaced its incumbent CEO Laxman Narasimhan with former Chipotle executive Brian Niccol amid growing scepticism over the global coffee chain's financial health due to declining sales partly attributed to a broader backlash over the company's alleged links to Israel.</p>

<p>As Israel's war in Gaza, which began in October last year, continues&nbsp;with Washington's visible support to the Israeli side, several American multinationals, including Starbucks, have been facing consumer backlash.</p>

<h2><strong>Starbucks boycott and a new CEO</strong></h2>

<p>The controversy began with a letter, now denounced as fake by Starbucks, that claimed the company was funding the Israeli military amid the raging war in Gaza. The claim sparked outrage against Starbucks in West Asia and parts of the world sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The boycott gained traction with many continuing to say that Starbucks is either directly or indirectly supporting Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starbucks has denied claims of supporting Israel or any other government or military operation in West Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/laxman-narasimhan-no-longer-starbucks-ceo-brian-niccol-to-lead-coffee-chain-749859">Laxman Narasimhan no longer Starbucks CEO; Brian Niccol to lead coffee chain</a></strong></p>

<p>In a statement, the coffee chain giant said they "condemned violence".</p>

<p>"Starbucks is a global company committed to providing a place where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging, anywhere in the world. Our hearts break for all affected by the violence and conflict in the Middle East. We've always condemned violence against the innocent," they wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas | Starbucks' new brew infused with olive oil and backlash</strong></p>

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<p>The company again repeated that it has "never contributed to any government or military operation", but the damage was done. The brand continues to face backlash, particularly in West Asia. In response to declining sales, Starbucks' West Asia franchises had to lay off 2,000 employees in March.</p>

<p>Niccol will assume his new position on September 9. Until then, the Chief Financial Officer Rachel Ruggeri will serve as interim CEO.</p>

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Starbucks on Tuesday (August 13) replaced its incumbent CEO Laxman Narasimhan with former Chipotle executive Brian Niccol amid growing scepticism over the global coffee chain's financial health due to declining sales partly attributed to a broader backlash over the company's alleged links to Israel.

Starbucks on Tuesday (August 13) replaced its incumbent CEO Laxman Narasimhan with former Chipotle executive Brian Niccol amid growing scepticism over the global coffee chain's financial health due to declining sales partly attributed to a broader backlash over the company's alleged links to Israel. As Israel's war in Gaza, which began in October last year, continues with Washington's visible support to the Israeli side, several American multinationals, including Starbucks, have been facing consumer backlash. Starbucks boycott and a new CEO The controversy began with a letter, now denounced as fake by Starbucks, that claimed the company was funding the Israeli military amid the raging war in Gaza. The claim sparked outrage against Starbucks in West Asia and parts of the world sympathetic to the Palestinian cause. The boycott gained traction with many continuing to say that Starbucks is either directly or indirectly supporting Israel. Starbucks has denied claims of supporting Israel or any other government or military operation in West Asia. Also read | Laxman Narasimhan no longer Starbucks CEO; Brian Niccol to lead coffee chain In a statement, the coffee chain giant said they "condemned violence". "Starbucks is a global company committed to providing a place where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging, anywhere in the world. Our hearts break for all affected by the violence and conflict in the Middle East. We've always condemned violence against the innocent," they wrote. Also watch | Gravitas | Starbucks' new brew infused with olive oil and backlash × The company again repeated that it has "never contributed to any government or military operation", but the damage was done. The brand continues to face backlash, particularly in West Asia. In response to declining sales, Starbucks' West Asia franchises had to lay off 2,000 employees in March. Niccol will assume his new position on September 9. Until then, the Chief Financial Officer Rachel Ruggeri will serve as interim CEO. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war backlash costing Starbucks? Here's what we know

<p>A 13-year-old girl from China has made history by becoming the first in her country to perform a Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" in yet another example of the growing popularity of the ancient Indian dance form in China.</p>

<p>Lei Muzi, the young dancer, made her solo debut earlier this week before a distinguished audience, including renowned Bharatanatyam exponent Leela Samson, Indian diplomats, and several Chinese admirers of the art form. The event, first reported by news agency Press Trust of India, marked the first-ever "Arangetram" – the traditional graduation ceremony in Bharatanatyam – to take place in China.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Women in China Created a Secret Language, 400 Years Ago | Gravitas</strong></p>

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<p>For Chinese devotees of Indian classical dance, many of whom have spent years mastering and performing the art, Lei's debut was an important occasion. In the Bharatanatyam tradition, the Arangetram is a dancer's first public performance, which reflects their readiness to perform independently or instruct others.</p>

<p>"This is the first-ever Arangetram by a student fully trained in China and performed in China," TS Vivekanand, First Secretary for Culture at the Indian Embassy, told Press Trust of India. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Jin Shan Shan, Lei’s mentor and a prominent Bharatanatyam dancer in China, said: "Lei’s Arangetram is the first time that Chinese students trained by a Chinese teacher have completed it in China, marking a landmark in the history of Bharatanatyam inheritance."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/s-jaishankar-delivers-stern-state-of-border-message-to-chinese-counterpart-744227">S Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart, delivers stern ‘state of border’ message</a></strong></p>

<p>The performance lasted for two hours and was welcomed with huge rounds of applause from a large audience as Lei danced to several classical compositions. A group of musicians from Chennai provided live music.</p>

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<p>Lei, affectionately known as Dudu, studied Bharatanatyam for over a decade at Jin's dance school. Her journey with Bharatanatyam began in 2014, and her passion for the art form has only elevated over the years. Jin herself was the first Chinese dancer to complete an Arangetram in Bharatanatyam, a feat she achieved in 1999 in New Delhi.</p>

<p>Lei is now set to perform in Chennai later this month.</p>

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A 13-year-old girl from China has made history by becoming the first in her country to perform a Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" in yet another example of the growing popularity of the ancient Indian dance form in China.

A 13-year-old girl from China has made history by becoming the first in her country to perform a Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" in yet another example of the growing popularity of the ancient Indian dance form in China. Lei Muzi, the young dancer, made her solo debut earlier this week before a distinguished audience, including renowned Bharatanatyam exponent Leela Samson, Indian diplomats, and several Chinese admirers of the art form. The event, first reported by news agency Press Trust of India, marked the first-ever "Arangetram" – the traditional graduation ceremony in Bharatanatyam – to take place in China. Also watch | Women in China Created a Secret Language, 400 Years Ago | Gravitas × For Chinese devotees of Indian classical dance, many of whom have spent years mastering and performing the art, Lei's debut was an important occasion. In the Bharatanatyam tradition, the Arangetram is a dancer's first public performance, which reflects their readiness to perform independently or instruct others. "This is the first-ever Arangetram by a student fully trained in China and performed in China," TS Vivekanand, First Secretary for Culture at the Indian Embassy, told Press Trust of India. Jin Shan Shan, Lei’s mentor and a prominent Bharatanatyam dancer in China, said: "Lei’s Arangetram is the first time that Chinese students trained by a Chinese teacher have completed it in China, marking a landmark in the history of Bharatanatyam inheritance." Also read | S Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart, delivers stern ‘state of border’ message The performance lasted for two hours and was welcomed with huge rounds of applause from a large audience as Lei danced to several classical compositions. A group of musicians from Chennai provided live music. VIDEO | Lei Muzi, a 13-year-old school student, scripted history when she performed Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" in China, a landmark in the journey of the ancient Indian dance form that is gaining popularity in the neighbouring country. pic.twitter.com/OaOlc9EEhh — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 13, 2024 × Lei, affectionately known as Dudu, studied Bharatanatyam for over a decade at Jin's dance school. Her journey with Bharatanatyam began in 2014, and her passion for the art form has only elevated over the years. Jin herself was the first Chinese dancer to complete an Arangetram in Bharatanatyam, a feat she achieved in 1999 in New Delhi. Lei is now set to perform in Chennai later this month. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A reform of the UN&nbsp;Security Council that does not address the lack of representation, particularly in the permanent category, would only “exacerbate” the current imbalances in its composition and render it “ill-equipped” to address current global challenges, India has said on behalf of the G4 countries.</p>

<p>“Recent global geopolitical events have clearly shown that the U.N. Security Council is unable to deliver on its primary responsibilities to safeguard international peace and security when the world needs it the most,” Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN&nbsp;Ambassador R. Ravindra said on Monday (August 12, 2024).</p>

<p>He was delivering a statement on behalf of the G4 countries – Brazil, Germany, Japan and India – at the UNSC High-Level Debate on ‘Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Addressing the Historical Injustice and enhancing Africa’s effective representation in the UNSC’.</p>

<p>The realities of 1945, when the Council was established, have long been superseded by current geopolitical realities, with the need for change being felt across the board, Ravindra said ahead of next month’s annual high-level UN&nbsp;General Assembly session which world leaders will attend.</p>

<p>He noted that for the G4, the primary reason for the underperformance of the critical UN&nbsp;Security Council remains the non-representation of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the under-representation of Asia Pacific in the permanent category.</p>

<p>“It is the G4’s firm belief, shared we believe by Africa and other groups, that any reform of the Council that does not address the lack of representation, particularly in the permanent category, would only exacerbate the current imbalances in the Council’s composition and render it ill-equipped to address Monday‘s (August 12, 2024) international challenges,” he said.</p>

<p>The 15-nation UNSC comprises five permanent, veto-wielding members – China, France, Russia, the UK&nbsp;and the US&nbsp;– and 10 non-permanent members, without veto powers, who are elected for two-year terms.</p>

<p>Underlining that the G4 has “walked the talk” when it comes to correcting historical injustices done to Africa, Ravindra said the group’s model of UNSC reforms has clearly proposed that the Security Council membership increase from the current 15 to 25-26 by adding six permanent and four or five non-permanent members.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-chinas-smokescreen-tricks-the-world-against-reforms-at-un-security-council-635950">How China’s ‘smokescreen’ tricks the world against reforms at UN Security Council</a></strong></p>

<p>Among the six new permanent members, two each are proposed to be from African States and Asia Pacific states, one from Latin American and Caribbean states, and one from West European and Other States.</p>

<p>“On rights and privileges associated with permanent memberships, such as the veto, we also support the Common African Position that as long as it exists, it should be available to all permanent members, both new and old alike,” he&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>Ravindra added that the G4 is convinced that African representation in permanent and non-permanent categories will be an indispensable part of UNSC reform for a more representative and effective Council.</p>

<p>The group believes it is “inconceivable” that Africa, which constitutes over 70 per cent of the UNSC’s agenda items under discussion, does not get a permanent voice at the horse-shoe table.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UN recognises need for reform within security council; UN facing a crisis of credibility, says India</strong></p>

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<p>“We as G4 continue to support fully these legitimate demands and aspirations from the people of Africa,” he said, adding that the group’s relationship with Africa is anchored in trust and mutual respect, and is focused on ensuring that Africa finds its “rightful” place in a new age of reformed multilateralism.</p>

<p>Making a few remarks in his national capacity and not on behalf of the G4, Mr Ravindra said that references to the Common African Position and majority support to expansion in the permanent category should be added in the Pact for the Future as it befits endorsement by global leaders.</p>

<p>With world leaders convening in New York later next month for the annual high-level UN&nbsp;General Assembly session, they will also participate in the ambitious Summit of the Future convened by UN&nbsp;Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.</p>

<p>The summit will produce an inter-governmentally negotiated, action-oriented ‘Pact for the Future’ with chapters on sustainable development and financing for development, international peace and security, among other things.</p>

<p>“The draft Pact under negotiation has the potential to promote a multilateral system that reflects the realities of Monday’s (August 12, 2024), and that delivers for everyone everywhere,” the UN&nbsp;has said.</p>

<p>Ravindra further stressed that text-based negotiations in the Inter-Governmental Negotiations on UNSC reform should be expedited. “Consensus is an output of negotiations… It is important that we do not keep delaying reforms, waiting for a consensus to emerge as consensus can only be arrived at through text-based negotiations,” he said, adding that for this, the 80th anniversary of the UN&nbsp;next year could be a befitting milestone.</p>

<p>“The other scenario is of status quo where reforms and representation are only elusive. That should not be our path,” he said.</p>

<p>India emphasised the need to push for reforms, heeding the voice of the young and future generations, including from Africa, where the demand to correct the historical injustices grows&nbsp;ever stronger.</p>

<p>“Otherwise, we simply risk sending the Council down the path of oblivion and irrelevance,” he said.</p>

<p>The G4 asserted that representation in key multilateral bodies is still not a reality for Africa and many other regions of the world, and it is “imminent on us to correct this historical injustice. Not only from a historical point of view but also from the perspective of future generations, this holds true.” Ravindra noted that Africa is a continent with the youngest demography, vast natural resources, expanding capabilities, growing markets, and rising ambitions.</p>

<p>The G4 cited the example of “much younger bodies” like the G20, which inducted the African Union as a full member during the New Delhi Summit held in September last year under India’s presidency of the grouping.</p>

<p>Bodies like the G20 “have shown themselves more willing to accommodate the legitimate needs and aspirations of the African people,” Ravindra said.</p>

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A reform of the UN Security Council that does not address the lack of representation, particularly in the permanent category, would only “exacerbate” the current imbalances in its composition and render it “ill-equipped” to address current global challenges, India has said on behalf of the G4 countries.

A reform of the UN Security Council that does not address the lack of representation, particularly in the permanent category, would only “exacerbate” the current imbalances in its composition and render it “ill-equipped” to address current global challenges, India has said on behalf of the G4 countries. “Recent global geopolitical events have clearly shown that the U.N. Security Council is unable to deliver on its primary responsibilities to safeguard international peace and security when the world needs it the most,” Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN Ambassador R. Ravindra said on Monday (August 12, 2024). He was delivering a statement on behalf of the G4 countries – Brazil, Germany, Japan and India – at the UNSC High-Level Debate on ‘Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Addressing the Historical Injustice and enhancing Africa’s effective representation in the UNSC’. The realities of 1945, when the Council was established, have long been superseded by current geopolitical realities, with the need for change being felt across the board, Ravindra said ahead of next month’s annual high-level UN General Assembly session which world leaders will attend. He noted that for the G4, the primary reason for the underperformance of the critical UN Security Council remains the non-representation of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the under-representation of Asia Pacific in the permanent category. “It is the G4’s firm belief, shared we believe by Africa and other groups, that any reform of the Council that does not address the lack of representation, particularly in the permanent category, would only exacerbate the current imbalances in the Council’s composition and render it ill-equipped to address Monday‘s (August 12, 2024) international challenges,” he said. The 15-nation UNSC comprises five permanent, veto-wielding members – China, France, Russia, the UK and the US – and 10 non-permanent members, without veto powers, who are elected for two-year terms. Underlining that the G4 has “walked the talk” when it comes to correcting historical injustices done to Africa, Ravindra said the group’s model of UNSC reforms has clearly proposed that the Security Council membership increase from the current 15 to 25-26 by adding six permanent and four or five non-permanent members. Also read | How China’s ‘smokescreen’ tricks the world against reforms at UN Security Council Among the six new permanent members, two each are proposed to be from African States and Asia Pacific states, one from Latin American and Caribbean states, and one from West European and Other States. “On rights and privileges associated with permanent memberships, such as the veto, we also support the Common African Position that as long as it exists, it should be available to all permanent members, both new and old alike,” he said. Ravindra added that the G4 is convinced that African representation in permanent and non-permanent categories will be an indispensable part of UNSC reform for a more representative and effective Council. The group believes it is “inconceivable” that Africa, which constitutes over 70 per cent of the UNSC’s agenda items under discussion, does not get a permanent voice at the horse-shoe table. Also watch | UN recognises need for reform within security council; UN facing a crisis of credibility, says India × “We as G4 continue to support fully these legitimate demands and aspirations from the people of Africa,” he said, adding that the group’s relationship with Africa is anchored in trust and mutual respect, and is focused on ensuring that Africa finds its “rightful” place in a new age of reformed multilateralism. Making a few remarks in his national capacity and not on behalf of the G4, Mr Ravindra said that references to the Common African Position and majority support to expansion in the permanent category should be added in the Pact for the Future as it befits endorsement by global leaders. With world leaders convening in New York later next month for the annual high-level UN General Assembly session, they will also participate in the ambitious Summit of the Future convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The summit will produce an inter-governmentally negotiated, action-oriented ‘Pact for the Future’ with chapters on sustainable development and financing for development, international peace and security, among other things. “The draft Pact under negotiation has the potential to promote a multilateral system that reflects the realities of Monday’s (August 12, 2024), and that delivers for everyone everywhere,” the UN has said. Ravindra further stressed that text-based negotiations in the Inter-Governmental Negotiations on UNSC reform should be expedited. “Consensus is an output of negotiations… It is important that we do not keep delaying reforms, waiting for a consensus to emerge as consensus can only be arrived at through text-based negotiations,” he said, adding that for this, the 80th anniversary of the UN next year could be a befitting milestone. “The other scenario is of status quo where reforms and representation are only elusive. That should not be our path,” he said. India emphasised the need to push for reforms, heeding the voice of the young and future generations, including from Africa, where the demand to correct the historical injustices grows ever stronger. “Otherwise, we simply risk sending the Council down the path of oblivion and irrelevance,” he said. The G4 asserted that representation in key multilateral bodies is still not a reality for Africa and many other regions of the world, and it is “imminent on us to correct this historical injustice. Not only from a historical point of view but also from the perspective of future generations, this holds true.” Ravindra noted that Africa is a continent with the youngest demography, vast natural resources, expanding capabilities, growing markets, and rising ambitions. The G4 cited the example of “much younger bodies” like the G20, which inducted the African Union as a full member during the New Delhi Summit held in September last year under India’s presidency of the grouping. Bodies like the G20 “have shown themselves more willing to accommodate the legitimate needs and aspirations of the African people,” Ravindra said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India says without reforms UNSC 'ill equipped' to address global challenges

<p>Starbucks on Tuesday (August 13) appointed Chipotle's Brian Niccol as its new chief executive officer, with Laxman Narasimhan stepping down with immediate effect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The global coffee shop chain has been under intense pressure from activist investors. This also includes Elliott Investment Management, who acquired&nbsp;a stake in the company in the recent past.</p>

<p>"We are thrilled to welcome Brian to Starbucks. His phenomenal career speaks for itself," said Mellody Hobson, Starbucks board chair, on Tuesday (August 13), citing his "proven track record of driving innovation and growth".</p>

<p>The shares in Starbucks rose 11 per cent in pre-market trading. Chipotle shares, however, fell 10 per cent at the time of filing this report.</p>

<p><em>This is a developing story. More information will be added soon.&nbsp;</em></p>


Starbucks on Tuesday (August 13) appointed Chipotle's Brian Niccol as its new chief executive officer, with Laxman Narasimhan stepping down with immediate effect.

Starbucks on Tuesday (August 13) appointed Chipotle's Brian Niccol as its new chief executive officer, with Laxman Narasimhan stepping down with immediate effect. The global coffee shop chain has been under intense pressure from activist investors. This also includes Elliott Investment Management, who acquired a stake in the company in the recent past. "We are thrilled to welcome Brian to Starbucks. His phenomenal career speaks for itself," said Mellody Hobson, Starbucks board chair, on Tuesday (August 13), citing his "proven track record of driving innovation and growth". The shares in Starbucks rose 11 per cent in pre-market trading. Chipotle shares, however, fell 10 per cent at the time of filing this report. This is a developing story. More information will be added soon.

Laxman Narasimhan no longer Starbucks CEO; Brian Niccol to lead coffee chain

<p>India's principal opposition party Congress&nbsp;on Tuesday (August 13)&nbsp;announced that it&nbsp;will launch a nationwide agitation on August 22 over US short-seller Hindenburg's latest report claiming a nexus between the SEBI chairperson and the Adani Group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Congress party is demanding the removal of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch following the&nbsp;accusations made by&nbsp;Hindenburg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress leader and former Union minister Jairam Ramesh made the announcement on Tuesday after a meeting of&nbsp;party general secretaries, in-charges, and state chiefs, chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.</p>

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<p>"We had a discussion about one of the biggest scams happening in the country right now: the Hindenburg revelations, the scam related to Adani and SEBI,"&nbsp;Ramesh said.</p>

<p>He also said that the Congress party's leadership unanimously decided to launch agitation&nbsp;by demanding a joint parliamentary committee investigation into the alleged Adani scam.</p>

<p>"We unanimously decided to have nationwide agitation on this issue, demanding two things, one is a JPC inquiry on Adani mega scam in which the Prime Minister is fully involved, and in which the financial market regulation has now been found to have been severely compromised...,"&nbsp;Ramesh added.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Hindenburg vs SEBI Chief Saga: Indian stocks move in caution</strong></p>

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<p>The political furore comes after Hindenburg Research alleged a conflict of interest between India’s stock market regulator SEBI and its chief over fresh instances of financial impropriety tied to the Adani Group.</p>

<p>Hindenburg Research said that whistleblower documents show the SEBI chief and her husband had a stake in obscure offshore entities used in the Adani money syphoning&nbsp; scandal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SEBI chief&nbsp;Buch and her husband have since denied accusations of leniency towards Indian&nbsp;business tycoon Gautam Adani and his group of companies.</p>

<p>In a joint statement, the Buchs described the claims as "baseless allegations and insinuations" devoid of truth.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's principal opposition party Congress on Tuesday (August 13) announced that it will launch a nationwide agitation on August 22 over US short-seller Hindenburg's latest report claiming a nexus between the SEBI chairperson and the Adani Group.

India's principal opposition party Congress on Tuesday (August 13) announced that it will launch a nationwide agitation on August 22 over US short-seller Hindenburg's latest report claiming a nexus between the SEBI chairperson and the Adani Group. The Congress party is demanding the removal of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch following the accusations made by Hindenburg. Congress leader and former Union minister Jairam Ramesh made the announcement on Tuesday after a meeting of party general secretaries, in-charges, and state chiefs, chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Also Read | Hindenburg vs Adani: Sebi chief Madhabi's links need judicial probe, ex-official EAS Sarma tells WION "We had a discussion about one of the biggest scams happening in the country right now: the Hindenburg revelations, the scam related to Adani and SEBI," Ramesh said. He also said that the Congress party's leadership unanimously decided to launch agitation by demanding a joint parliamentary committee investigation into the alleged Adani scam. "We unanimously decided to have nationwide agitation on this issue, demanding two things, one is a JPC inquiry on Adani mega scam in which the Prime Minister is fully involved, and in which the financial market regulation has now been found to have been severely compromised...," Ramesh added. Also watch | Hindenburg vs SEBI Chief Saga: Indian stocks move in caution × The political furore comes after Hindenburg Research alleged a conflict of interest between India’s stock market regulator SEBI and its chief over fresh instances of financial impropriety tied to the Adani Group. Hindenburg Research said that whistleblower documents show the SEBI chief and her husband had a stake in obscure offshore entities used in the Adani money syphoning scandal. SEBI chief Buch and her husband have since denied accusations of leniency towards Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani and his group of companies. In a joint statement, the Buchs described the claims as "baseless allegations and insinuations" devoid of truth. (With inputs from agencies)

Congress to launch nationwide agitation over Hindenburg’s SEBI chief-Adani nexus claim

<p>Just days after Bangladesh's interim government announced plans to repatriate former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, a murder case has been filed against her and six others. The case involves the killing of a grocery shop owner, identified as Abu Sayed, who was killed during police firing in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on July 19, at the peak of the unrest that concluded with&nbsp;Hasina's exit from Dhaka.</p>

<p>The incident occurred during a rally&nbsp;in support of&nbsp;the anti-reservation movement in the Bosila area, Bangladesh's Daily Star publication has reported.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/deeply-concerned-jaishankar-to-rajya-sabha-on-state-of-bangladesh-minorities-after-sheikh-hasinas-exit-747668">'Deeply concerned': Jaishankar on state of minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s exit</a></strong></p>

<p>Along with Hasina, the names of&nbsp;Awami League&nbsp;General Secretary Obaidul Quader, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and three former top police officials have been mentioned as co-accused.</p>

<p>This marks the first legal case against&nbsp;Hasina since she resigned from office and fled to India on August 5. The complaint was lodged by Amir Hamza Shatil, a resident of Mohammadpur, who claims to be a well-wisher of the victim and a Bangladeshi citizen. Shatil stated that he took it upon himself to file the case as the victim's family lacked the means to pursue legal action.</p>

<p>The court hearing for the case is scheduled for Tuesday (August 14) afternoon.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh unrest: Former PM Hasina hints at US role behind her ouster</strong></p>

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<p>This development comes amid discussions within the Bangladesh interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus over Hasina's potential repatriation. The interim foreign ministry has suggested that it consider taking steps to bring her back if the law ministry requests it.</p>

<p>Interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that any action by the foreign ministry would be contingent on such a request.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bangladesh's interim government has asserted that the ousted PM's&nbsp;presence in India will not impact the diplomatic relationship between the two countries. Hossain said that mutual interests drive bilateral relations and are not influenced by the presence of any single individual in either country.</p>

<p>“Bilateral relations is an important issue…it's built on mutual interest,” he said.</p>

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Just days after Bangladesh's interim government announced plans to repatriate former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, a murder case has been filed against her and six others.

Just days after Bangladesh's interim government announced plans to repatriate former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, a murder case has been filed against her and six others. The case involves the killing of a grocery shop owner, identified as Abu Sayed, who was killed during police firing in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on July 19, at the peak of the unrest that concluded with Hasina's exit from Dhaka. The incident occurred during a rally in support of the anti-reservation movement in the Bosila area, Bangladesh's Daily Star publication has reported. Also read | 'Deeply concerned': Jaishankar on state of minorities in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s exit Along with Hasina, the names of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and three former top police officials have been mentioned as co-accused. This marks the first legal case against Hasina since she resigned from office and fled to India on August 5. The complaint was lodged by Amir Hamza Shatil, a resident of Mohammadpur, who claims to be a well-wisher of the victim and a Bangladeshi citizen. Shatil stated that he took it upon himself to file the case as the victim's family lacked the means to pursue legal action. The court hearing for the case is scheduled for Tuesday (August 14) afternoon. Also watch | Bangladesh unrest: Former PM Hasina hints at US role behind her ouster × This development comes amid discussions within the Bangladesh interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus over Hasina's potential repatriation. The interim foreign ministry has suggested that it consider taking steps to bring her back if the law ministry requests it. Interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that any action by the foreign ministry would be contingent on such a request. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's interim government has asserted that the ousted PM's presence in India will not impact the diplomatic relationship between the two countries. Hossain said that mutual interests drive bilateral relations and are not influenced by the presence of any single individual in either country. “Bilateral relations is an important issue…it's built on mutual interest,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina booked for murder of Dhaka grocer

<p>Palestinians fled southern Gaza's main city on Sunday as Israel warned of a new military operation, a day after one of the deadliest reported strikes in more than 10 months of war.</p>

<p>The fighting in the besieged Gaza Strip between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants since Hamas's October 7 attack has sent tensions soaring across the region, including in the occupied West Bank, where medics said an Israeli man was killed Sunday in a shooting.</p>

<p>Intense diplomacy in recent days sought to avert a wider war in the Middle East following the killings of Iran-aligned militant leaders, while international mediators invited Israel and Hamas to resume stalled talks towards a long-sought Gaza truce and hostage-release deal.</p>

<p>AFP journalists said hundreds of Palestinians fled northern neighbourhoods of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza's main city already ravaged by months of bombardment and battles, after Israel issued fresh evacuation orders in the early morning.</p>

<p>The military dropped leaflets and sent mobile phone messages warning of "dangerous combat" in Al-Jalaa district and telling Palestinian residents to leave the area, which until Sunday was designated a humanitarian safe zone.</p>

<p>Similar evacuation orders have preceded major military incursions, often forcing Palestinians displaced numerous times by the war to pack up and leave for safety.</p>

<p>The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said that "just in the past few days, more than 75,000 people have been displaced in southwest Gaza." The entire territory has a population of about 2.4 million people.</p>

<p>The military said in a statement that its forces were "about to operate against the terrorist organisations in the area", calling on "the remaining population left in the Al-Jalaa neighbourhood to temporarily evacuate".</p>

<p>Families gathered their meagre belongings as crowds of people left Al-Jalaa, some loading mattresses, clothing, and cooking utensils into pick-up trucks. Others took to the road on foot.</p>

<p>Umm Sami Shahada, a 55-year-old displaced Palestinian, said she had "fled Gaza City at the start of the war for Khan Yunis", hoping to find shelter.</p>

<p>"My daughter was killed in bombardment, so we went to Rafah, then we came back here, and now with this new evacuation order, we don't know where to go", she said.</p>

<h3>- 'Torn into pieces' -</h3>

<p>In northern Gaza, an Israeli air strike on Friday killed at least 93 people at a religious school housing displaced Palestinians, according to civil defence rescuers, sparking international condemnation.</p>

<p>Israel said it targeted militants operating out of Gaza City's Al-Tabieen school and mosque with "precise munitions", declaring that "at least 19 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated".</p>

<p>The death toll, which AFP could not independently verify, would be one of the largest from a single strike since the war began.</p>

<p>Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency in Hamas-run Gaza, said on Sunday that identifying the victims could take at least two days as "we have many bodies torn into pieces" and "shredded or burnt by the bombs".</p>

<p>Hamas, in a statement, called Arab and Muslim nations to "take effective decisions" to stop the war and demanded an urgent UN Security Council meeting to force Israel "to stop the aggression and genocide".</p>

<p>The Palestinian group, which has named its Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar to succeed slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh, has yet to respond to an invitation from US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators for truce negotiations on August 15&nbsp;Israel has accepted.</p>

<p>Haniyeh was killed during a visit to Tehran on July 31, an attack blamed on Israel, which has not claimed responsibility. But hours earlier, it&nbsp;killed the military chief of Lebanese Hamas ally Hezbollah in a strike on Beirut.</p>

<p>Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and other regional allies have vowed retaliation, spurring fears of a wider conflagration.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden, asked what his message was to Iran, responded: "Don't."</p>

<h3>- 'Decisive step' -</h3>

<p>The Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,198 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.</p>

<p>Militants also seized 251 people, 111 of whom are still held captive in Gaza, including 39 the military says are dead.</p>

<p>Israel's retaliatory military offensive in Gaza has killed at least 39,790 people, according to the territory's health ministry, which does not provide details on civilian and militant deaths.</p>

<p>German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Sunday that "an end to the war in Gaza would be a decisive step towards a regional de-escalation".</p>

<p>Hamas officials, some analysts and critics in Israel have said Netanyahu has sought to prolong the fighting for political gain.</p>

<p>Witnesses told AFP that Israel carried out a strike on Khan Yunis, wounding several people.</p>

<p>"Civilians... were shopping in the market when a missile hit," said resident Awad Barbakh.</p>

<p>The military said its air forces hit militants in Rafah, further south, and "struck approximately 30 Hamas terror targets" across Gaza over the past day.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gaza crisis: 'Violence, sexual assault' in Israeli prisons</strong></p>

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<p>In the northern West Bank, emergency services said an Israeli man was shot dead and another wounded in what the military described as a "terrorist" attack.</p>

<p>Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967, when it also seized the Gaza Strip, from which it withdrew in 2005, but later imposed a crippling blockade followed by a siege shortly after October 7.</p>

<p>Palestinian Authority leader Mahmud Abbas is due to visit Moscow next week to discuss the Gaza war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, official Russian media said, citing the Palestinian ambassador.</p>

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Palestinians fled southern Gaza's main city on Sunday as Israel warned of a new military operation, a day after one of the deadliest reported strikes in more than 10 months of war.

Palestinians fled southern Gaza's main city on Sunday as Israel warned of a new military operation, a day after one of the deadliest reported strikes in more than 10 months of war. The fighting in the besieged Gaza Strip between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants since Hamas's October 7 attack has sent tensions soaring across the region, including in the occupied West Bank, where medics said an Israeli man was killed Sunday in a shooting. Intense diplomacy in recent days sought to avert a wider war in the Middle East following the killings of Iran-aligned militant leaders, while international mediators invited Israel and Hamas to resume stalled talks towards a long-sought Gaza truce and hostage-release deal. AFP journalists said hundreds of Palestinians fled northern neighbourhoods of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza's main city already ravaged by months of bombardment and battles, after Israel issued fresh evacuation orders in the early morning. The military dropped leaflets and sent mobile phone messages warning of "dangerous combat" in Al-Jalaa district and telling Palestinian residents to leave the area, which until Sunday was designated a humanitarian safe zone. Similar evacuation orders have preceded major military incursions, often forcing Palestinians displaced numerous times by the war to pack up and leave for safety. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said that "just in the past few days, more than 75,000 people have been displaced in southwest Gaza." The entire territory has a population of about 2.4 million people. The military said in a statement that its forces were "about to operate against the terrorist organisations in the area", calling on "the remaining population left in the Al-Jalaa neighbourhood to temporarily evacuate". Families gathered their meagre belongings as crowds of people left Al-Jalaa, some loading mattresses, clothing, and cooking utensils into pick-up trucks. Others took to the road on foot. Umm Sami Shahada, a 55-year-old displaced Palestinian, said she had "fled Gaza City at the start of the war for Khan Yunis", hoping to find shelter. "My daughter was killed in bombardment, so we went to Rafah, then we came back here, and now with this new evacuation order, we don't know where to go", she said. - 'Torn into pieces' - In northern Gaza, an Israeli air strike on Friday killed at least 93 people at a religious school housing displaced Palestinians, according to civil defence rescuers, sparking international condemnation. Israel said it targeted militants operating out of Gaza City's Al-Tabieen school and mosque with "precise munitions", declaring that "at least 19 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated". The death toll, which AFP could not independently verify, would be one of the largest from a single strike since the war began. Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency in Hamas-run Gaza, said on Sunday that identifying the victims could take at least two days as "we have many bodies torn into pieces" and "shredded or burnt by the bombs". Hamas, in a statement, called Arab and Muslim nations to "take effective decisions" to stop the war and demanded an urgent UN Security Council meeting to force Israel "to stop the aggression and genocide". The Palestinian group, which has named its Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar to succeed slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh, has yet to respond to an invitation from US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators for truce negotiations on August 15 Israel has accepted. Haniyeh was killed during a visit to Tehran on July 31, an attack blamed on Israel, which has not claimed responsibility. But hours earlier, it killed the military chief of Lebanese Hamas ally Hezbollah in a strike on Beirut. Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and other regional allies have vowed retaliation, spurring fears of a wider conflagration. US President Joe Biden, asked what his message was to Iran, responded: "Don't." - 'Decisive step' - The Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,198 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also seized 251 people, 111 of whom are still held captive in Gaza, including 39 the military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military offensive in Gaza has killed at least 39,790 people, according to the territory's health ministry, which does not provide details on civilian and militant deaths. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Sunday that "an end to the war in Gaza would be a decisive step towards a regional de-escalation". Hamas officials, some analysts and critics in Israel have said Netanyahu has sought to prolong the fighting for political gain. Witnesses told AFP that Israel carried out a strike on Khan Yunis, wounding several people. "Civilians... were shopping in the market when a missile hit," said resident Awad Barbakh. The military said its air forces hit militants in Rafah, further south, and "struck approximately 30 Hamas terror targets" across Gaza over the past day. Also watch | Gaza crisis: 'Violence, sexual assault' in Israeli prisons × In the northern West Bank, emergency services said an Israeli man was shot dead and another wounded in what the military described as a "terrorist" attack. Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967, when it also seized the Gaza Strip, from which it withdrew in 2005, but later imposed a crippling blockade followed by a siege shortly after October 7. Palestinian Authority leader Mahmud Abbas is due to visit Moscow next week to discuss the Gaza war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, official Russian media said, citing the Palestinian ambassador. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Gazans flee as Israeli forces push into Khan Yunis

<p>A ticket to Paris from anywhere in India could be an expensive affair for any youngster without generational wealth. But many dating apps come with features that take their users to the city of their choice anywhere in the world, offering a specified number of 'matches' as potential dates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the past few weeks, all eyes have been on Paris as singles and sports fans both flock to the city during the Olympic season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now a report has revealed that Paris moved among the top destinations that young singles in India passported to on dating platform Tinder. Tinder Passport Mode allows users to search by city or drop a pin on the map to begin liking, matching and chatting with others in their destination of choice.</p>

<p>"Paris ranked 18th as international city destination in the weekend of 19-21 July and moved to the 6th spot during the weekend of 26-28 July as the top international cities that young singles in India passported to," Tinder said in an official readout.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The top sports selected as interests in Tinder users' bios right now are football, basketball and swimming," it added.</p>

<p>The dating platform hopes to see a surge in the usage of Passport Mode by users aged 18-25 years.</p>

<p>Recently, American athlete Emily Delleman gave her followers an inside look into what it is like being an athlete using a dating app inside the Olympic Village in Paris. The 26-year-old took to social media to share what she discovered after downloading Tinder.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Decoding Vulturing: All about the toxic dating trend</strong></p>

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<p>"So I was laying in my cardboard bed the other day recovering and I was scrolling through TikTok and I was seeing the girlies saying 'hey change your location to the Olympic Village' and I was like 'oh my gosh genius'," she told her followers, as per SkyNews.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delleman said that she didn't see any Olympians in her initial scroll, prompting her to go back and check her location settings. "I was like okay my settings must be weird. No. I'm like location one mile radius and so far I think I've seen a total of two other Olympians," she said, per the outlet.</p>

<p>Delleman's video quickly went viral and garnered millions of views. "Someone tag me in part 2," Tinder's official account commented on the video.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A ticket to Paris from anywhere in India could be an expensive affair for any youngster without generational wealth. But many dating apps come with features that take their users to the city of their choice anywhere in the world, offering a specified number of 'matches' as potential dates.

A ticket to Paris from anywhere in India could be an expensive affair for any youngster without generational wealth. But many dating apps come with features that take their users to the city of their choice anywhere in the world, offering a specified number of 'matches' as potential dates. For the past few weeks, all eyes have been on Paris as singles and sports fans both flock to the city during the Olympic season. Now a report has revealed that Paris moved among the top destinations that young singles in India passported to on dating platform Tinder. Tinder Passport Mode allows users to search by city or drop a pin on the map to begin liking, matching and chatting with others in their destination of choice. "Paris ranked 18th as international city destination in the weekend of 19-21 July and moved to the 6th spot during the weekend of 26-28 July as the top international cities that young singles in India passported to," Tinder said in an official readout. "The top sports selected as interests in Tinder users' bios right now are football, basketball and swimming," it added. The dating platform hopes to see a surge in the usage of Passport Mode by users aged 18-25 years. Recently, American athlete Emily Delleman gave her followers an inside look into what it is like being an athlete using a dating app inside the Olympic Village in Paris. The 26-year-old took to social media to share what she discovered after downloading Tinder. Also watch | Decoding Vulturing: All about the toxic dating trend × "So I was laying in my cardboard bed the other day recovering and I was scrolling through TikTok and I was seeing the girlies saying 'hey change your location to the Olympic Village' and I was like 'oh my gosh genius'," she told her followers, as per SkyNews. Delleman said that she didn't see any Olympians in her initial scroll, prompting her to go back and check her location settings. "I was like okay my settings must be weird. No. I'm like location one mile radius and so far I think I've seen a total of two other Olympians," she said, per the outlet. Delleman's video quickly went viral and garnered millions of views. "Someone tag me in part 2," Tinder's official account commented on the video. (With inputs from agencies)

Dating at Olympics: More single Indians are passporting to Paris, data reveals

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